By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On June 17, the Brandon Board of Education approved an intramural sports program 7-0. The plan for the program was introduced by athletic director Chris Dines, and would be for students grades 2-6. “This is part of the Brandon 2025 goals,” said Dr. Matt Outlaw, district superintendent. “We want all […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-Beginning July 1, Sashabaw Road between Sherwood and Granger roads will be closed for paving. The construction is expected to be completed in late fall. During construction, residential access will be maintained. The detour for through, northbound traffic will be west on Sherwood to Perry Lake roads, north on […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer A Detroit area man was arrested in Brandon Township on June 18 following a confrontation with police. At 1:57 p.m., Brandon deputies responded to a report of suspicious circumstances. The caller stated that a man pulled into their driveway in a black car and parked. She did not know who […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Brandon School District is seeking nominations for the Ed and Diane Donaldson Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame. “As part of our district’s Brandon 2025 vision, we seek to highlight the success of our students beyond the Brandon School District,” said Superintendent Dr. Matt Outlaw. “We are not preparing them […]
By David Fleet Editor Peyton Pollard has been busy this summer. The 5-year-old Ortonville resident has raised two rabbits; three chickens; one goat and a pony. Plus, t-shirt stenciling; cookie, cake and banana bread baking while creating unique handcrafted soap. The ambitious youth’s early summer livestock and crafts will be on display in the 4-H […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-It may be a long rough ride, but village roads may soon be smoother. On Monday night the village council hosted a public meeting to considered four options regarding the millage aimed to improve area roads: To leave the tax as is which will roll back to the basic tax rate […]
By David Fleet Editor On Monday night the Goodrich School Board of Trustees voted 7-0 following a 45 minute closed session meeting to not retain Ryan Relken as superintendent. “The school district and the superintendent have decided to part ways,” said Greg Main, school board president following the meeting. “We have come to an agreement […]
SYNOPSIS Village of Ortonville Scheduled Meeting June 10, 2019 Call to order 7:26 p.m. Present: Brice, Butzu, George, Hayden, Robinson, Skornicka Approved: Agenda Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget Interview of Village Manager Candidate Public Hearing: Budget Tabled: ODDA Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget Former Manager Wellness Benefit Interim Staff Pay Increase Mill Street Drain Engineering Estimate Master […]
PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF GOODRICH MILL POND AQUATIC PESTICIDE TREATMENT NOTICE PLEASE TAKE THE Time TO READ THIS NOTICE: IT IS FOR YOUR INFORMATION!! RESIDENTS IN THIS AREA ARE PLANNING TO HAVE THE WATERS IN THIS AREA TREATED FOR CONTROL OF LAKE WEEDS AND/OR ALGAE. This notice is being circulated at least 7 days and […]
SYNOPSIS Village of Ortonville Zoning Board of Appeals June 10, 2019 Call to order 6:31 p.m. Present: Brice, Butzu, George, Hayden, Robinson, Skornicka Approved: Agenda Appeal: #19-001 R2 PIN 03-07-376-004 Public Hearing: Appeal Petitioner Comment: None Board Action: Findings of Fact Denial of Appeal Adjournment 7:18 p.m. Posted by K. Liz Edwards, Village of Ortonville […]